Ausacker: Wetland Landscape and Mill History

Discover Ausacker through two distinct features: the nearby Winderatter See–Kielstau landscape and the history of a watermill on the eastern edge of the village. If you want to combine nature and history, this contrast makes a good starting point for your exploration. The landscape alternates between wetlands, woodlands, bodies of water and cultivated land; stones along the Kielstau mark a former shoreline.

Winderatter See–Kielstau: a diverse landscape

The nearby Winderatter See–Kielstau landscape includes reed beds, sedge meadows, wet moorland and wet woodland, as well as old oak and beech hedgerows, small ponds, pastures and fields. The area is designated as a landscape conservation area and a Natura 2000 site. Its varied habitats and land uses give the landscape its diverse character and make it an interesting focus for anyone who enjoys taking a closer look outdoors.

Circular trail, nature trail and picnic areas

At Winderatter See, there is a circular trail approximately five kilometres long, a nature trail with 22 information boards and five designated picnic areas. The length of the circular trail is a useful guide for planning your day. The boards focus on other topics: nature, species conservation, culture and history. You can therefore plan your visit around either the walking distance or the nature trail’s themes; the picnic areas add designated places to take a break. As trail conditions can change, check the latest local conditions before your visit.

Mill history on the eastern edge of the village

A watermill stood on the Kielstau at Ausacker’s eastern edge and operated from 1487 to 1845. When the lake was used to power the mill, a former shoreline was created, its course still marked by stones today. The landscape also tells the story of how it was used in past centuries: alongside wetlands and paths, you will find traces of the mill’s operation, visible in the shape of the shoreline itself.

Schleswig-Flensburg: other nature and culture highlights

The wider travel destination of Schleswig-Flensburg offers other, distinct themes. Haithabu and the Danevirke have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since June 2018; more than 25 kilometres of the Danevirke rampart are still preserved. In Idstedt, the historic memorial site and museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the uprising of 1848 and the Battle of Idstedt. Holnis offers a different attraction for nature watching: more than 130 bird species can be observed there, including around 65 breeding species. At 773 hectares, Geltinger Birk is the largest nature reserve in the Schleswig-Flensburg district. It has well-maintained paths and guided walks that share information about the local flora and fauna.

The Schlei Nature Park also offers other landscape and activity themes. Gentle hills, forests, hedgerow landscapes, rapeseed and grain fields, sandy beaches and bathing coves shape the scenery; the Schlei’s brackish-water areas provide a habitat for numerous endangered bird species. Guided nature tours are offered in the nature park, and the Viking-Frisian Way, the Ox Road and 15 signposted themed cycling routes lead through the landscape. For a different kind of leisure activity, Tolk-Schau offers amusement rides, playgrounds, park trains, fairy-tale huts and more than 100 life-size dinosaurs.

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